Vehicle Description
It's a difficult task to accurately put into words just how unique
and special of a car that this 1972 Buick GS Stage I really is. In
fact, only 809 were produced for the 1972 model year! In a classic
muscle car market crammed with Mustangs, Chevelles and Camaros, the
go-fast Buicks of the 1960s and early 1970s tend to get overlooked.
That's a shame, because like the Wildcat and Riviera 425 that came
before it, the "Stage I" GS option was meant to take Buick's
"boring" public perception at the time and turn it on its head.
Well, whoever checked off the options list on this absolute beast
of a Buick wasn't messing around. A fully-documented
California-original Stage I that's equipped with all the original
equipment and performance options, this '72 Buick is legitimately
the real deal. Powered by a massive 455 C.I. Buick V8 breathing
with the help of Ram-Air induction and a 4-barrel carburetor, this
'72 Stage I makes enough torque to pull a tree out of the ground.
Driving force is put to the pavement through a smooth-shifting
3-speed automatic transmission, allowing for seamless highway
cruising. The exterior is bathed in a positively gorgeous, correct
"Flame Orange" hue, one of only 22 ordered! It reflects like a
mirror in the sun, complete with a stunning finish that compliments
this Buick's laser-straight bodylines and excellent chrome
brightwork. The undercarriage is entirely rust-free, and the
floors, frame, trunk and jambs are all rock-solid! Pop open this
Buick's sculpted twin doors and you'll find a fantastic, correct
188-code "Black" vinyl interior that's still factory-fresh in
nearly every way. It's got comfy vinyl bench seats that are perfect
for long distance drives, functional factory ice-cold A/C will keep
you cool and the factory gauges & tachometer still sit in the
dashboard! This '72 Buick came from the factory fully-loaded, with
power steering, power brakes, front disc brakes, a front chin
spoiler & rear spoiler, the original smog equipment, factory
Ram-Air induction, factory ice-cold A/C, an original AM pushbutton
radio, "Dual Sport" mirrors, a remote driver's mirror, the factory
gauges & tachometer, an original build sheet and complete
documentation, an aftermarket under-dash stereo system, and a
mean-sounding dual exhaust system. The car rides on a classic set
of 15" Buick Magnum 500 wheels over Cooper Cobra RWL tires for a
magnificent, factory-fresh look. With those dual exhausts and 455
V8, this Stage I runs, drives, and sounds like a dream on four
wheels. This car may not be very flashy, but that engine shows you
that there is more there than meets the eye. If you're in the
market for an extremely rare, highly collectible, and powerful
muscle car that checks all the right boxes, then this 1972 Buick GS
Stage I is exactly what you're looking for. Believe us, you're not
going to want to let this one pass you by. After all, when are you
going to see another one?
VIN and Cowl Tag decodes as follows:
VIN- 4G37V2Z126888
4: Buick Motor Division
G: GS
37: 2-door hardtop coupe
V: Stage I 455 C.I. V8, 4-barrel carburetor
2: 1972 model year
Z: Fremont, California GM Assembly Plant, U.S.A.
126688: Serial number; 26,888th 1972 Buick scheduled for production
at Fremont Assembly
COWL TAG-
72: 1972 model year
43437:
4 = Buick Motor Division
34 = GS
37 = 2-door hardtop coupe
Z: Built in Fremont, California, U.S.A.
01007: Fisher Body unit number, no relation to vin
188: "Black" interior vinyl trim
A65: Bench seats
65: "Flame Orange" exterior paint
B: "Black" vinyl top
05C: Production date in the 3rd week of May, 1972
